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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.02, 3,169.77 and 1,669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.02, 3,169.77 and 1,669.68 is: 2,300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.02 : 3,169.77 = 1,669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.02/3,169.77 = 1,669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.02x = 3,169.77 × 1,669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.02x = 5,292,501.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,292,501.57/2,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.07

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